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KJLC® Announces Global Partnership with VAT® Valves

The Kurt J. Lesker Company® is pleased to announce that as of 1st October 2013 they will become a stocking distributor of VAT® vacuum products across the globe. KJLC is pleased to be partnering with VAT - Leader in Vacuum Valves.

VAT is a worldwide renowned company that manufactures technically superior valves and accessories.

KJLC has built a reputation as a world class distributor of quality vacuum products. KJLC offers its customers: an extensive vacuum product range, unrivalled global inventory, excellent customer service, and outstanding e-commerce solutions.

This agreement represents significant opportunities for both organisations. Our customers will benefit from the global presence of both companies, combined with the superior reputation and quality of VAT valves and KJLC’s proven global distribution network and complementary products which support a variety of industries and applications.

Karl Schlegel, CEO of VAT states …”The partnership between Kurt J Lesker and VAT is very exciting. The two world class organizations will offer customers access to VAT’s high quality vacuum valves through the Kurt J Lesker Company’s leading edge distribution and e-commerce networks. We also believe that by combining VAT’s products with the vast range of products already offered by Kurt J Lesker, the new partnership will offer customers with a great one-stop solution for vacuum valves, chambers and systems.”

The Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC), founded in 1954, is a global manufacturer and distributor of vacuum components and systems for the high and ultra‑high vacuum equipment market. Through their four divisions–Vacuum Mart, Process Equipment, Materials and Manufacturing–KJLC provides the most complete line of products and service solutions in the vacuum industry worldwide. From the simplest components and fittings to intricate vacuum chambers and precision computer-controlled deposition systems, they work closely with customers to devise sound and economical solutions.

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